Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation Turki Alalshikh has topped Boxing News magazine’s list of the 50 most influential figures in boxing for 2026, securing the No. 1 spot for the third consecutive year. The ranking reflects his influential role in the global boxing landscape over recent years, through contributing to the staging of some of the sport’s biggest fights, bringing together leading boxing stars in major international matchups, and strengthening collaboration with prominent promoters and organizations across the industry. This growing presence has also helped establish Riyadh as one of the world’s leading boxing destinations, attracting major fights, top-tier athletes, and fans from around the world, alongside the continued expansion of Riyadh Season’s presence on the international sporting stage. Boxing News is one of the world’s longest-established publications specializing in boxing. Founded in the United Kingdom in 1909, the magazine publishes the annual BN50 list, which ranks the most influential figures in the sport.
